Yearly Archives: 2018

From the crazy holiday traffic to your dropping temperatures, winter is an especially difficult season for your vehicle. At Airport Automotive, we recommend that you stay a step ahead of the game and make sure your vehicle is firing on all cylinders and ready for whatever comes your way. Here are a few tips on how to prepare your vehicle for winter: In the colder months, you want to make sure your vehicle’s mixture of antifreeze and coolant remains at 50/50. If there is more water, the risk of this mixture freezing is greater. Take a look at your windshield wipers and look for any signs of aging. If your windshield wipers are worn out, they may impede your vision during the rain or snow, which can lead to a dangerous situation. Don’t forget about your car’s battery. During the winter months, your battery’s power can be reduced up to 50%. We wouldn’t want you to be stuck out in the cold with a car that has a dead battery.&nbsp ... read more

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With Thanksgiving almost here, we think it is the perfect opportunity to take a moment and give thanks to our vehicle. Without our car, where would we be? We probably wouldn’t be anywhere, as we find it very hard to get around without our trusty sidekick on wheels. And at Airport Automotive, we would like to mention how grateful we are for you, your family, and your vehicle. We cherish the relationships we form with you and your family, and we look forward to sharing many more Thanksgivings with you. Along with being grateful for you and your vehicle, here are 5 reasons why we are thankful for our own, personal vehicles, and we think many of you can relate: A car equals freedom. Nothing can compare to the feeling of putting your key into the ignition and driving wherever you want to go. When our car isn’t performing in tip-top shape, we can’t help but feel almost trapped and stranded. We have our vehicles to thank for that feeling of joy and freedom.&nbs ... read more

At Airport Automotive, we genuinely care about you, your family, and your vehicle. We strive always to go the extra mile to ensure you and your car will continue driving wherever and whenever you need to go. While our technicians are servicing your vehicle, we offer a courtesy shuttle, loaner cars, and a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty for your peace of mind. But who is the team at Airport Automotive? Who is striving to keep your vehicle safe and secure? Gary Olson, the owner of Airport Automotive, has been serving Lexus and Toyota owners since 1991. Altogether, Gary and his team have over 100 years of automotive repair experience. Matt Fowler is the Service Manager at Airport Automotive, and he keeps things running smoothly. Dan “The Man” Tabar believes that cars are a way of life. Since Dan was 16 years old, he has been working on vehicles and he continues to enjoy every minute of it. The rest of the team, Guillermo Guevara-Cortez and Quentin Jackson, are also car enthusias ... read more

Imagine if your car could talk. What do you think it would say? Would it be thanking you for taking such good care of it, or would it be wondering when it’s next checkup with the auto technicians at Airport Automotive? You and your trusty and reliable sidekick have shared plenty of bonding moments throughout the miles and months, and we think if your car could talk, it would say these 5 things: “I’m thirsty!” Your car runs on a lot of fluids, from gasoline to radiator fluid. Unfortunately, it is quite common for drivers to let their fluid levels get dangerously low. For this reason, your car may sound the warning bells about dehydration. “Ouch, my feet hurt!” When you get slam on your brakes, you can’t help but get jolted. Imagine what your vehicle feels. Be alert and give yourself plenty of space between the cars and objects ahead of you so you don’t have to slam on those brakes. “Just one more minute of ... read more

Uh oh! Does your Toyota need some work done but you don’t already have a trusted Toyota auto repair shop? Finding a good mechanic can seem like a daunting task these days. In fact, this survey done by RepairTrust finds a full 78% of customers express concern that they are being overcharged for car repair. That’s a lot of concerned customers! We promise that finding a reputable mechanic doesn’t have to cause headaches and sleepless nights. Instead, use these 8 simple tips to find a good, honest mechanic near you. Your stress level will thank you. Word of Mouth This is probably the best piece of advice we can give you. Talk to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. They all have cars, right? Where do they take them when something needs fixing? There must be someone you know that has found a great mechanic. Reading online reviews can also be helpful. We think, though, that talking to a real person is a better idea. It feels so much more legitimate that way. Plus, f ... read more